"ID card" of Mauritius
Ideally located just above the Tropic of Capricorn, Mauritius enjoys a pleasant climate all year round. One night's flight from Europe, it is served by its main airports. Crossroads of Asian, African and European cultures, Mauritius is united in its diversity, offering peace and stability to its inhabitants.
- Landmass : 1,815 sqm
- Population : 1.3 million
- French and English speaking country
- Economic, political and social stability dating back more than 50 years now
- Among the 10 countries in the world living without conflict or threat of war (Bradley Hackford, 2017)
- Parliamentary democracy with general elections by universal suffrage every 5 years
- Member of the Commonwealth, UN, WTO and African Union
- Best country to do business in Africa (World Bank Doing Business / Forbes Survey, 2017)
- 30 international flights per week
- 2 to 4 hours time difference with Europe
- Double tax treaties with 33 countries
- No wealth tax
- No capital gain tax
- A flexible taxation system : a single tax rate with a 15% ceiling
- 7th best fiscal destination in the word (Bradley Hackford, 2017)
- Modern and high-end health facilities
- Primary and secondary schools as well as private institutions offering French (Baccalauréat) or English curriculums (International Baccalaureate / A Levels)
- TripAdvisor travellers’ 8th favorite island
